MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
41,478 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?
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R734 SFJ is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 1998 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 15,472 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Triumph Thunderbird fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 473 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R734 SFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Triumph Thunderbird typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R734 SFJ registered?
R734 SFJ is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 17 March 1998.
Is R734 SFJ safe to buy?
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